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The NBCF 2019 Investigator Initiated Research Scheme will open for applications on Monday 5 March 2018. The NBCF in partnership with the Australian community is leading the pursuit of new knowledge in the prevention and cure of breast cancer. The goal of NBCF is to fund excellent research in key research priority areas that have a substantial […]

The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, the University’s Behaviour and Conduct Policy, and Funding Agreements all require conflicts of interest to be declared. Take the opportunity to declare any conflicts during your PDR discussions and remember to talk to your contact in Research Services about conflicts relating to funded research. What is […]

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have released a large number of funding opportunities that are now open for applications. For a full list of current opportunities, please visit the NIH website and filter for one or more of the following activity codes: R01: Research Project Grant funding mechanism. R03: Small Research Grants funding mechanism. R21: Exploratory/Developmental Research Grants funding mechanism. […]

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and five life sciences companies have announced a public-private partnership to advance understanding, measurement and treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Part of the NIH Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP), AMP PD will focus on identifying and validating promising markers of the disease called biomarkers that […]

The Bridge Program leverages the global pharmaceutical industry to improve the skills, knowledge and professional networks of Australian biotech entrepreneurs, industry related professionals, research scientists and business development orientated academics. Global experts sourced from across the industry will assist participants to understand and navigate the complex regulatory, financial, scientific and intellectual property issues involved in […]

Early Career Researchers (ECR) who have not previously received funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) or the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) may be eligible for New Investigator (NI) status. This allows you to apply for an NHMRC Project Grant that will be assessed in a modified process, designed to increase ECR […]

Horizon 2020, the EU’s €80B (approx. AUD $123B) research and innovation funding programme, supports scientific excellence in Europe and has contributed to high-profile scientific breakthroughs. The European Commission has presented the final Work Programme for Horizon 2020, covering the budgetary years 2018, 2019 and 2020 and representing an investment of around €30B (approx. AUD $46B). The […]

Interested in having your research pitched to some of the top technology, biomedical and pharmaceutical companies in the world? Adelaide Enterprise will be representing the University at two industry focused international conferences: The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) Industry/Academia Connect & Collaborate: 18 – 21 February 2018 The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) International Convention: […]

1. Horizon 2020 The European Commission has presented the final Work Programme for Horizon 2020, covering the budgetary years 2018, 2019 and 2020 and representing an investment of around €30B. The Commission will seek greater impact of its research funding by focusing on fewer, but critical topics such as migration, security, climate, clean energy and digital […]

The Research Grants Unit (RGU) has prepared the following template documents to assist in the preparation of your Discovery Project application: C1 Project Description D7 Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) – Career and Research Opportunities D8 Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) – Publications D9 Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) – Ten career-best […]